Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alert- High Microbial Count- Food Supplement

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High microbial count in food supplement from Italy in San Marino

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Cheese – Frozen Mixed Herbs – Hare Meat

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Pathogenic microorganisms (ECOLI STEC) in raw milk cheese from Italy in Italy

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Vero/shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen herb mix from Germany in Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg

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Presence of E.Coli Stec and Salmonella Typhimurium in hare meat from Uruguay in Italy

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Updated Food Recall Warning – Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, October 14, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on September 29, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Covic International Trading Inc is recalling Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 165D

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Related recalls

2021-09-29 – Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

2021-09-16 – Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Public enquiries and media

Company information
Covic International Trading Inc.
Telephone: 604-278-2104
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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EU – Salmonellosis outbreak linked to imported sesame-based products

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EFSA

Five European countries have reported salmonellosis infections linked to the consumption of sesame-based products such as tahini and halva imported from Syria.

Up to 121 people have been affected since January 2019 in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. Several types of Salmonella are linked to the outbreak – S. Mbandaka, S. Havana, S. Orion, S. Amsterdam, S. Senftenberg, and S. Kintambo.

The products are sealed and ready to be consumed, which suggests that contamination occurred before they reached the European market.

Control measures on the involved batches have been implemented since August 2020. Nevertheless, cases were still being reported as recently as September 2021. This could be because the products have a long shelf life and are being stored in people’s homes.

EFSA and ECDC scientists concluded that there is still a risk of new Salmonella infections related to these products in the EU/EEA.

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France – Sliced ​​Tuna Loin – Histamine

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Names of models or references Sliced ​​tuna loin sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR IVRY SUR SEINE store between 02/10/2021 and 06/10/2021
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot
    1111111111116 sold between 02/10/2021 and 06/10/2021
  • Packaging by weight, presented sliced
  • Start date / End of marketing From 02/10/2021 to 06/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Sliced ​​tuna loin sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR IVRY SUR SEINE store between 02/10/2021 and 06/10/2021
  • Geographical sales area CARREFOUR IVRY SUR SEINE ONLY
  • Distributors ONLY CARREFOUR IVRY SUR SEINE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic drinks, cold meats)

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Czech Republic – TATAR STEAK – STEC E.coli

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Place of inspection:
Ústí nad Labem – Všebořice ( Všebořická 359/51, 400 10 Ústí nad Labem – Všebořice )
Company ID: 26178541
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Escherichia coli (presence of genes typical of pathogenic E. coli)

The product was found to contain the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli  producing shigatoxin.

Among other things, Shiga toxins cause diarrhea and can damage the kidneys.

Food cannot be considered safe.

Lots: L: 150407
Expiration date: 07/19/2021
Packaging: Vacuum packed
Quantity of product in package: 250 g
Producer: MASO UZENINY POLIČKA as, č.p. 300, 572 01 Kamenec u Poličky
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 13. 7. 2021
Reference number: 21-000386-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Israel – Palm Tahini Products – Salmonella

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Palm Grinding Company recalls various Palm tahini products due to Salmonella contamination. 

The recall notice link is below

Click to access RCL_13102021.pdf

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USA – Famous Anthony’s Hepatitis A Virginia Outbreak Grows to 35 Sick

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Famous Anthony’s Hepatitis A Virginia outbreak has now sickened 35 people and hospitalized more than 20 of those patients, according to news reports. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts announced on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 that the cases have more than doubled over the last two weeks. The illnesses are linked to three Famous Anthony’s restaurant locations in Roanoke.

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Belgium – Crêpes de Bruges, Crêpes dessert de Bruges, Cora Crêpes Dessert, Carrefour Original Mini Crêpes – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Recall of bvba Geal
Product: Crêpes de Bruges, Crêpes dessert de Bruges, Cora Crêpes Dessert, Carrefour Original Mini Crêpes.
Problem: possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the AFSCA, bvba Geal is withdrawing the products Crêpes de Bruges, Crêpes dessert de Bruges, Cora Crêpes Dessert, Carrefour Original Mini Crêpes from the sale and is recalling them to consumers following the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Bvba Geal asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Description of the products:

Bruges pancakes and Bruges dessert pancakes
Expiration dates / lots: B13 / 10/2021; E13 / 10/2021; A15 / 10/2021; C15 / 10/2021; 10/18/2021; B20 / 10/2021; 22/10/2021; 25/10/2021; C20 / 10/2021; E22 / 10/2021; G22 / 10/2021; C25 / 10/2021; C27 / 10/2021; E27 / 10/2021; C29 / 10/2021; A01 / 11/2021; D29 / 10/2021; F29 / 10/2021; B01 / 11/2021

 

Cora Crêpes dessert
Lots: A15 / 10/2021; G22 / 10/2021; F29 / 10/2021

Carrefour Original Mini Crêpes
Lots: A13 / 10/2021; C22 / 10/2021; 25/10/2021; A03 / 11/2021

Sales period: from 09/07/2021 to 10/11/2021
Type of packaging: plastic film
Weight: 250 g and 500 g

The products were distributed through various points of sale, including the Delhaize, Carrefour and Intermarché stores .

For any further information , contact:

Mrs Annick Persyn
Telephone number: 050 320213 / Email address: quality@yummybakery.eu

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UK – Retailer’s Campylobacter test results in maximum FSA category

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Food Safety News

Marks and Spencer has recorded the highest Campylobacter in chicken results in the most recent quarterly figures reported in the United Kingdom.

The newest data covers April to June for nine retailers on Campylobacter in fresh, shop-bought UK-produced chickens.

For Marks and Spencer, 5 percent were in the maximum category in April, 9 percent in May, and 9 percent in June based on a sample of 376 chickens taken from store shelves across the United Kingdom. This compares to 2 percent above 1,000 CFU/g in January, 3 percent in February and 4 percent in March based on tests of 292 chickens.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) maximum level is 7 percent of birds with more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of Campylobacter.

Waitrose has not updated its results from the first quarter of this year or provided them to Food Safety News when asked to do so. Levels at the supermarket for the previous quarter were zero percent in the above 1,000 CFU/g category.

Results of chickens in the highest contamination bracket went up for all other retailers except Tesco.

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